Rockport Reservoir

Rockport Reservoir, also called Wanship Reservoir, is a reservoir along the Weber River within the Rockport State Park in southwestern Summit County, Utah, United States.



Description
Rockport Reservoir is located just south of the town of Wanship on Utah State Route 32. It is an impoundment on the Weber River, created by the Waship Dam.

The reservoir was named for the former town of Rockport, which it almost completely submerged in the 1950s.

Wanship Dam
Wanship Dam is a 175 ft high embankment dam. It has a crest length of 2015 ft. It was built as part of the Weber Basin project between 1954 and 1957.

State Park
Rockport State Park is a 550 acre state park. The park is used for fishing, waterskiing, swimming, and boating on Rockport Reservoir. There are eight campgrounds, featuring a total of 36 RV sites and 86 tent sites. A cross-country skiing trail is available during the winter.